The Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre (ITRC) proudly partners with Indigenous, migrant, refugee and culturally diverse communities to deliver impactful research nationally and internationally. We seek to improve the lives and wellbeing of First Nations and culturally diverse peoples in Australia and around the globe.
Respect. Reciprocity. Social justice.
Our work is born from by a Respect for the rich knowledges and lived experiences of First Nations and culturally diverse peoples; a sense of Reciprocity, where research is mutually beneficial for communities, researchers, participants and institutions; and is driven by a desire for research to contribute to Social justice outcomes.
Our community of like-minded, transdisciplinary researchers are passionate about diversity and committed to social justice, equity and inclusion.
We work within our local communities and build global connections, bringing opportunities for genuine and close partnerships with Indigenous and transcultural communities and engagement in co-research and community capacity exchange.
Research themes
Knowledge systems
Building recognition and engagement with Indigenous, Southern, Eastern and other knowledge systems.
Theme leader: Dr Vinathe Sharma-Brymer
Cultural practices
Reviving, documenting and extending the languages, educational and social and creative cultural practices through transdisciplinary explorations of poetry, art, music, dance, and other creative forms.
Theme leader: Dr Rachael Dwyer
Community futures
Exchanging knowledge and enhancing communities’ aspirations, research, practical skills and capacities.
Theme leader: Dr Aaron Tham
Support the Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre
The ITRC fund helps to power research that transforms lives, communities, and futures.
Contact
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